A trip to the El Paso area wouldn't be complete without stopping by the Hal Marcus Gallery. This small art gallery between UTEP and Downtown features a vibrant and imaginative exhibition that provokes thought. Visitors can explore works by the local El Paso painter Hal Marcus and other talented artists. At the gallery, visitors can view works showcasing artists' skills in various mediums, including oil, acrylic, mixed media, pen and ink, etching, and sculpture. The exhibition also includes a nine-minute looping video that offers profound insights into the art and Hal Marcus's distinctive approach.
Blue Lizard Climbing and Yoga offers year-round guided bouldering, rock climbing, yoga, pictograph, and hiking tours in the Hueco Tanks backcountry. They have tours available for East Mountain, East Spur, and West Mountain, located about 30 miles east of El Paso, Texas. They also provide photography services during these tours if desired. The services include bouldering crash pad rentals, rock climbing, guided tours for bouldering, yoga, hiking, and pictograph at Hueco Tanks State Park and Historic Site.